Meet some of our featured neutrals
Edward Klaris Esq.
Hearing Officer
Edward Klaris brings more than three decades of experience handling media, entertainment, intellectual property, technology, privacy, artificial intelligence, and complex commercial matters.
Albert Rizzo Esq.
Hearing Officer
Albert Rizzo, Esq. brings nearly four decades of experience handling complex commercial, employment, construction, real estate, insurance, and business disputes.
Hon. Lewis J. Lubell
Justice of the Supreme Court, Westchester County (Ret.)
Hon. Lewis J. Lubell is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York with over two decades of judicial experience presiding over complex civil, matrimonial, medical malpractice, commercial, construction, insurance, product liability, personal injury, real estate, zoning...
Hon. Ellen M. Spodek
Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County (Ret.)
The Honorable Ellen M. Spodek (Ret.) brings over two decades of judicial experience to her mediation and arbitration practice, offering a distinguished track record of resolving disputes across a wide range of civil matters. Throughout her career on the bench, Justice Spodek conducted daily settlement conferences for nearly 20 years, uniquely positioning her to guide parties toward effective and efficient resolutions.
Hon. Judith N. McMahon
Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Richmond and New York Counties (Ret.)
The Honorable Judith N. McMahon (Ret.), former Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, served the county of Richmond in various capacities for more than 30 years. Prior to her retirement, Judge McMahon presided over the Differential Case Management Part for both Richmond and New York Counties, overseeing a caseload comprised primarily of medical malpractice cases.
Susan Hernandez, Esq.
Former Chief of Staff to the Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, Mediation Coordinator
Susan Hernandez, Esq. has served as a Hearing Officer with NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) for more than a decade and is a strong advocate for the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Drawing on her extensive background as the former Mediation Coordinator for the Supreme Court, Bronx County, Ms. Hernandez brings a wealth of experience to her work as both an arbitrator and mediator.
Hon. Paul J. Baisley, Jr.
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County (Ret.)
The Honorable Paul J. Baisley, Jr. (Ret.) has had a long and distinguished legal career that includes substantial experience as both a judge and a litigator. As a Justice of the New York Supreme Court, Suffolk County for 25 years, Justice Baisley presided over and settled more than a thousand cases, giving him a broad range of experience and knowledge across numerous case types.
Hon. Elizabeth Bonina
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Kings County (Ret.)
The Honorable Elizabeth Bonina has been consistently voted a Top Mediator and Arbitrator since the inception of the New York Law Journal "Best Of" survey. In 2024, she was voted the #1 Mediator and #1 Arbitrator in the state and has been voted the #1 Arbitrator in New York State eight times in the last 12 years, including 2025.
Richard P. Byrne, Esq.
Complex Commercial, Insurance/Reinsurance/Risk Allocation, Employment, Construction
Richard P. Byrne, Esq. became a Mediator in the formative days of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He honed and broadened his mediation skills over the years through experience and practice. Mr. Byrne has also served as an Arbitrator for many years. His keen ability to weigh facts and apply the law and/or applicable rules serves him well in handling a wide range of disputes.
Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman
Presiding Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department (Ret.)
The Hon. Alan D. Scheinkman’s remarkable legal career as both a judge and litigator include his appointment as the Presiding Justice of the Second Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division. Judge Scheinkman applies his expansive knowledge and experience in his capacity as a Hearing Officer at NAM arbitrating and mediating a...
Jennifer Herscovici, Esq.
Hearing Officer, New York County
A former Supervisor and Negotiator for the New York City Law Department's Tort Division, Jennifer Herscovici, Esq. has settled thousands of cases in actions involving civil rights, negligence/torts, and personal injury, gaining a reputation for her extensive knowledge and handling of these types of cases...
Edward Klaris Esq.
Hearing Officer
Edward Klaris brings more than three decades of experience handling media, entertainment, intellectual property, technology, privacy, artificial intelligence, and complex commercial matters.
Albert Rizzo Esq.
Hearing Officer
Albert Rizzo, Esq. brings nearly four decades of experience handling complex commercial, employment, construction, real estate, insurance, and business disputes.
Hon. Lewis J. Lubell
Justice of the Supreme Court, Westchester County (Ret.)
Hon. Lewis J. Lubell is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York with over two decades of judicial experience presiding over complex civil, matrimonial, medical malpractice, commercial, construction, insurance, product liability, personal injury, real estate, zoning...